Metal Recovery Technician

Covanta; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 86,363,000 - 114,903,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

EAP

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Metal Recovery Technician to operate and maintain residue, ferrous, and non-ferrous systems, including ash/ferrous load-out via overhead crane. The role requires strict safety practices and the ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, motors, and PLC systems.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with heavy industrial machinery or strong mechanical aptitude, with welding skills a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with heavy industrial machinery or strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Welding experience (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW) is a plus.
• Military or formal technical/apprentice training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and repair equipment in Residue, ferrous, and Non-ferrous systems including ash/ferrous load-out via overhead crane.
• Perform lockout and tagout of ferrous and non-ferrous systems and master cradle load-out processes.
• Obtain daily logs and monitor conveyors, belts, motors, gearboxes, and PLC control center.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance including gearbox and motor changes, belt changes, and bearing replacement.
• Operate Front-end Loaders, Skid Steers, Man-lifts, and Forklifts when required.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

The duties of the Metal Recovery Technician include:

• The safe and efficient operation and mechanical repair of all equipment associated with the Residue, ferrous, and Non-ferrous systems including ash/ferrous load-out via overhead crane.
• The chosen candidate will also perform lockout and tagout of the ferrous and non-ferrous system as well as becoming proficient at the ferrous and ash crane load out process.
• Responsibilities consist of obtaining daily logs, monitoring the operation and maintenance of earth magnet conveyors, belt conveyors, motors and gearboxes, vibrating pans, grizzlies, screw conveyors, ECS magnets, drag conveyors, pug mills, ash sampling process and PLC control center.
• In addition the mechanical ability to perform preventative and corrective maintenance including gearbox and motor change outs, ECS and conveyor belt change out, roller & bearing replacement, screen and spring replacements, belt tracking, scraper adjustments or replacement, metal & rubber skirting replacement, guarding repairs & structural repairs.
• The ability to operate Front-end Loaders, Skid Steers, Man-lifts, Lull's and Forklifts are a plus.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED is required. Candidate must have at least one year of previous experience in the operation of heavy industrial machinery or demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Duties require frequent and extended periods of outside and inside work, subject to all weather conditions and extremes; continuous walking, standing, climbing and frequent periods requiring sustained uncomfortable physical positions; regular and sustained periods of strenuous physical exertion, requiring the ability to lift, carry and position heavy objects utilizing proper body mechanics and techniques; operation of tools and equipment which cause loud noise and vibrations.
• Military or formal technical/apprentice training is desirable. Previous power plant / industrial experience is a plus. Welding in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW is a plus.
• The ability to work various work shifts, nights and on weekends when required. Strong Safety awareness, leadership and motivational skills are a must.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 30.14 - 40.10 USD per hour

Reworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

• Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match.
• Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance.

Our DEI Commitment

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